Train travelling in China

For long distance traveling, trains are probably the most convenient way.Trains have four classes:Hard seat ,Soft seat, Hard sleeper and Soft sleeper.
The Hard seat is the cheapest way to travel. Cars are open, like in European commuter trains. Seats are arranged in 3 + 2 configuration, with seat groups facing each other. 110 seats per car. Comfort is like in a commuter train: The seats are not good to sit in for many hours. But this class is dirt cheap, and most Chinese people are in these cars. It is often crowded and dirty.










This train was travelling from Wulumuqi Station to Zhengzhou/ShangQiu a total distance of 3282 KM. The journey took 44 Hrs.
You have some trash? Most trains have no trash bins. Absolutely none! Throw the stuff on the floor (in soft sleeper, put it on the tray on your table). The conductor will come now and then and sweep the floor. In summer you may also open the window and throw the trash out. The conductors do that all the time, after sweeping your floor. Yes, this is horrible, but this is the way it works.